Vehicle recall R/2023/245

Mercedes-Benz S-Class recall: On affected vehicles a bolt connection in the engine compartment main fuse box might not meet

DVSA recall R/2023/245 names the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. It was launched 25 August 2023. It covers vehicles built 6 July 2020 to 14 October 2022.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2023/245
Launched: 25 August 2023
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRPC2326/5491111
Vehicles: 330 across the lines below

What can go wrong

On affected vehicles a bolt connection in the engine compartment main fuse box might not meet specifications and the torque of the bolt connection may not be sufficient.

The fix

Check the bolt connection and repair if necessary.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz S-Class	6 July 2020 to 14 October 2022	330

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Other recalls for these models

R/2023/223 On affected vehicles the fuel pump impeller might not meet specifications and may deform. 29 August 2023, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and others
R/2023/149 On affected vehicles the voltage converter software of the secondary on-board electrical system might not meet specifications. 4 August 2023, Mercedes-Benz S-Class
R/2023/148 On affected vehicles the voltage converter software of the secondary on-board electrical system might not meet specifications. 4 August 2023, Mercedes-Benz S-Class
R/2023/259 A 12V ground connection bolt in the boot might not meet specifications 2 October 2023, Mercedes-Benz S-Class
R/2023/173 THE MONITORING SOFTWARE OF THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (EPS) MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONs. 14 July 2023, Mercedes-Benz S-Class
R/2023/120 On affected vehicles the firewall seal may not satisfy leak tightness requirements. Water may enter into the vehicle causing corrosion on electrical contacts function of the PreSafe system may be impaired and it may not be possible to restart a parked vehicle. 28 April 2023, Mercedes-Benz S-Class

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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